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Sodalite and Mottramite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15-2.40
5.9
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110}
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Not Available

Sodalite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sodalite and Mottramite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Sodalite and Mottramite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
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Sodalite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sodalite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sodalite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sodalite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.